Picasso: printmaker | British Museum
Nov 7, 2024 · Spanning his entire career, this exhibition follows Picasso's prolific work as a printmaker, offering insights into his life via his art.
Explore the Rosetta Stone | British Museum
Get closer to the Rosetta Stone, the key that unlocked the mysterious hieroglyphic script of ancient Egypt.
Collection highlights - British Museum
Collection online allows access to almost four and a half million objects in more than two million records. High definition images can be enlarged and examined in detail which will enable you to view the incredible workmanship on the Royal Game of Ur, or the intricate carving on this African hunting horn – just a few of the thousands of highlights to discover. Enjoy exploring the collection ...
Exploring the Silk Roads - British Museum
Often travelling under harsh conditions, explorers and archaeologists sought to discover the ancient cultures that once flourished here.
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Welcome to the British Museum - discover two million years of human history and culture.
The Parthenon Sculptures - British Museum
The Parthenon Sculptures are a collection of different types of marble architectural decoration from the temple of Athena (the Parthenon) on the Acropolis in Athens. Made between 447BC and 432BC they consist of: a frieze which shows the procession of the Panathenaic festival (the commemoration of the birthday of the goddess Athena); a series of metopes (sculpted relief panels) depicting the ...
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An introduction to the Parthenon and its sculptures - British …
Jan 11, 2018 · Take a closer look at why the Parthenon is world-renowned, and why the iconic sculptures mark a key moment in the global history of art.
Silk Roads | British Museum
Sep 26, 2024 · Go beyond sand and spices to discover how the journeys of people, objects and ideas across three continents shaped cultures and histories.
Egyptian death and afterlife: mummies - British Museum
This gallery explores death and the afterlife, something which held particular significance and meaning for the ancient Egyptians.